194 NGC VG Septimius Severus Sestertius Rare Hercules Bacchus Niger (23110801C)Very Rare dated Emperor Septimius Severus Roman Empire bronze sestertius coin. 24. 60g, approx 28mm, issued 194 CE from Rome Mint, RIC 669 (R2), Foss 7. Historic emission issued 194 CE to honor Hercules and Bacchus, patron gods of Sererus' home, Lepcis Magna in North Africa to invoke their aid against Niger. Certified by NGC to VG. Obverse: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP III, laureate head of emperor facing right. Reverse: DIS AVSPICIB TR P II COS II P P S
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Very Rare dated Emperor Septimius Severus Roman Empire bronze sestertius coin.
24.60g, approx 28mm, issued 194 CE from Rome Mint, RIC 669 (R2), Foss 7.
Historic emission issued 194 CE to honor Hercules and Bacchus, patron gods of Sererus' home, Lepcis Magna in North Africa to invoke their aid against Niger.
Certified by NGC to VG.
Obverse: L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP III, laureate head of emperor facing right.
Reverse: DIS AVSPICIB TR P II COS II P P / S C, Hercules and Bacchus standing left side by side, Hercules holding club and lion skin, Bacchus holding cup and thyrsus, at feet panther.
Hercules is the son of Jupiter and the mortal Alcmena. Hercules is famous for his strength and for his numerous far-ranging adventures.
Bacchus is a Roman god primarily associated with wine, agriculture, and fertility. He was also the patron of the arts and the protector of the theater.